Film Series ‘Indigenous Cinema’ Hosted By St. John’s College With IAIA July 20-24
Filmmaker Chris Eyre
From St. John’s College:
For years, St. John’s College has opened its doors to lifelong learners. There are in-person and online seminars throughout the year. The pinnacle of this program is Summer Classics, which takes place on the beautiful Santa Fe campus, as well as online.
For the most part, these classes, which are beloved by all the people who attend every year, deepen attendees’ knowledge of and delight in classic works.
But the seminars are not confined to the written word, and this year the college is highlighting an examination of Indigenous Cinema, July 20-24, Read More
Rojas Top Predictor In First Pace Race Of Season
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
ACRR News:
Aurea Rojas was the best predictor in the first pace race opening the 52nd season held on the Canyon Rim Trail. She was 4 seconds off her predicted time. Other accurate predictors were: Felix Candia recording a 6 second difference; 4-year-old Robin Bujack at 8 seconds off; Edith Acosta coming in at 27 seconds off; and tied at 29 seconds was Roxana Bujack who also was the first finisher in the 2-mile distance at 22:03 and Lynn Bjorklund the best 3-mile female finisher with a time of 24:16.
On the 1-mile course 7-year-old Ivana Velechovsky was the top finisher Read More
Big News: Los Amigos Receives Trails+ Grant
LAVC News:
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera is proud to announce they have been awarded a Trails+ Grant for $46,000 from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division to support trail signage improvements at Valles Caldera National Preserve, located in Sandoval County. Los Amigos are grateful to the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division for their support.
This funding will allow us to work in partnership with VCNP over the next two years to enhance the visitor experience while protecting the natural beauty of the preserve. Funds raised in our 2:1 match campaign for trail signage in December, 2025 Read More
Jemez Valley High School Marks Six Months Of Success With Wellness Room
Comfortable seating areas in the Wellness Room at Jemez Valley High School gives students a place to step away from class, reset, and refocus during the school day. Courtesy/Jemez Valley Public Schools.
Wall art, tables, and seating create space for reflection in the Wellness Room at Jemez Valley High School, which is designed to support student self-regulation and stress management during the school day. Courtesy/Jemez Valley Public Schools.
JVHS News:
Six months after opening in October, Jemez Valley High School is marking early success with its Wellness Room, which has provided more Read More
PEEC: BioBlitz For Global City Nature Challenge April 25
Craig Martin leads a group on a plant walk. Photo by A. Hannah
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to take part in a BioBlitz at the Los Alamos Nature Center from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 25.
This free event is part of the worldwide City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition that encourages people across the globe to document local biodiversity and contribute to real scientific research.
Participants will explore the trails and habitats around the Los Alamos Nature Center, Kinnikinnick Park, and Acid Canyon while working Read More
Memorial Services For Dr. Ron Jones At Guaje Pines Cemetery April 11
COMMUNITY News:
Graveside services for Dr. Ron Jones of Los Alamos will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at Guaje Pines Cemetery, 333 Range Road.
Family and friends are invited.
Church services in honor of Dr. Jones will be held at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Drive. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader To Feature Marcela Diaz April 16
Marcela Diaz
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) will host its monthly event, Lunch with a Leader, for the community from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage Loop.
The speaker will be Marcela Diaz, founding executive director of Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a statewide immigrant-based organization that works to promote racial and worker justice.
Following the presentation, LWV members will meet privately for their annual meeting.
Diaz will focus her presentation on the last legislative session with an update on immigration legislation Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Lands On Buckman Mesa
Daily Postcard: A rainbow lands on Buckman Mesa Tuesday, viewed from Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Laurel Roberts Read More
Rainbow Forms Above Downtown Los Alamos
A rainbow forms early this evening above downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LALT Auditions For ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ April 8, 10, 12
LAFD Wildland Division Chief To Present Wildfire Preparedness Program At White Rock Library April 16
LAFD Wildland Division Chief Van Leimer
COUNTY News:
The White Rock Branch Library will host “Discover! Wildfire Preparedness 101,” a free program for adults, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the branch library’s multipurpose room.
The event is part of the library’s adult Discover! program series and will provide an overview of wildfire risk in Los Alamos County, along with practical steps residents can take to safeguard their homes and families.
The presentation incorporates principles such as defensible space, ignition-resistant construction, and community-level Read More
Los Alamos County’s April Sustainability Newsletter Is Live!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Sustainability Newsletter for April is now published.
To subscribe to the newsletter, visit https://www.losalamosnm.gov, and select News Articles from the menu bar. Then simply provide all the requested information to start receiving the newsletter. Read More
LAFC: Youth Activity Center Registration Is Still Open
View inside the Los Alamos Family Council’s Youth Activity Center in White Rock. The White Rock Branch is next to the White Rock Branch Library and is open for after school fun. Video games, pool tables, and plenty of supervised activities keep young minds learning and growing while waiting for parents to get off work. Courtesy/LAFC
View inside the Los Alamos Family Council’s Youth Activity Center in Los Alamos. The Los Alamos Branch is in the Community Center Building basement next to Ashley Pond Park. With a snack bar, video game consoles, pool tables, and plenty of art and activities going on Read More
Taos County Sheriffs Recover Body Of Los Alamos Man Beneath Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Staff Report:
The Taos County Sheriff’s Office reports that it recovered the body of Chad Maestas, 19, of Los Alamos, on Sunday beneath the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.
The report indicates that Maestas jumped from the bridge.
Taos County Sheriff Steve Miera said that Maestas made two passes, circled around, and when security tried to intercept him, he got out of his vehicle and jumped over the bridge railing.
The Taos County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this death. Read More
Update On Summer Operations At Pajarito Ski Hill
PAJARITO News:
The Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project is in full swing this summer—and the work happening on our mountain right now is the reason next winter is going to look very different around here.
New snowmaking infrastructure. More days on the hill. A Pajarito that’s built to last.
To keep crews safe and the project moving, we’re suspending all summer mountain operations.
- Lift served mountain biking is fully suspended
- Hiking is welcome — just stay clear of active construction and maintenance areas
- Lodge is closed and locked (no bathrooms on site — plan ahead)
- Dogs on
New Seed Fund Established To Benefit Los Alamos Historical Society—Community Donations Accepted
Dean Decker
LACF News:
Local documentarian and author Dean Decker has spent more than a decade researching and documenting Los Alamos places and history, so it is no surprise that he is creating a fund to benefit the Los Alamos Historical Society.
“Los Alamos history is of course fascinating. So much has already been written about the science of the Manhattan Project. I’ve spent my efforts documenting the community aspects and life in Los Alamos,” explains Decker in addressing what has compelled him to start a seed fund at Los Alamos Community Foundation for the Historical Society.
“Los Alamos Read More
LAHS Robotics Team GO For Houston
Team 4153 in Fort Worth, Texas. Courtesy/LAPS
Project Y Robot 4153 on the Competition Field. Courtesy/LAPS
By EMILY XU
LAHS Student
Los Alamos High School’s Robotics Team 4153, “Project Y”, has been hard at work since January designing and building a custom robot to compete in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) district events. Led by CEO John Kang, Project Y competed twice recently in both Fort Worth and Amarillo, Texas, and earned the District Points and ranking status to advance to the FIRST in Texas District Championships.
From March 19-21, they competed at Fort Worth, achieving second Read More
Shop Beso Jewels At Village Arts This Friday & Saturday
From left to right: Sonoran gold silver necklace, 3CTW lab Grown Diamond Earrings in 14K, Sterling Handmade Tube Bead Necklace. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
If you were born in April, lucky you! Your birthstone is Diamond and with the invention of Lab Grown Diamonds, they are affordable. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Please visit us at Village Arts from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, April 10, and from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, April 11.
Village Arts has a great selection of art supplies for all ages, and if you are thinking about a Mother’s Day gift, please stop by. I’ll return on May 16th, Read More
The Beauty Of Spring Decorates Home On Meadow Lane
The beauty of spring decorates this home on Meadow Lane last week in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Herd Of Bighorn Sheep Grazes On Lawn In Pararito Acres
Daily Postcard: A small herd of bighorn sheep grazes on the lawn of a residence on Estante Way Monday morning in Pajaritio Acres in White Rock. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More